Lagos Govt Shuts 5 Orphanages Over Child Trafficking In Lagos

• The Lagos state government has shut down a total of five orphanages homes.

• The adoption homes were said to have been practicing child trafficking, as well as other crimes.

A New directive from the office of the Lagos state government has ordered the shutting down of orphanages in the state.

Confirming the update, the state commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende accused the orphanages of involving in baby trafficking and illegal adoption.

Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, May 20, as a mark of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s sixth year in office.

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“In the year under review, God’s Time Orphanage, Igando, was shut down because of violation of procedure in child rights law, registration and mismanagement. In the Lifetime Changer Orphanage, FESTAC, we found out they were trafficking babies. Some other organisations found out they do not follow the procedure when they give out children for adoption,” he said.

“They do things within their realm because we have officers who continue to go out. We have access to information as a government ministry to protect those children. When we get this information, we ensure they are brought to book. This is the reason why we shut down. I also want to appeal to orphanages, saying that we have guidelines. We also encourage you to come to the ministry that we offer you guidelines to open an orphanage home

He added that about 68 orphanages were registered in the last year, adding that that these approvals complement government-owned orphanages in caring for vulnerable children.

“The administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is fully committed to ensuring that our children are raised in conducive environments where they receive proper care and attention.” he added

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